Monthly Archive for April, 2012

: April, 2012

Former Rep. Ciro Rodriguez’s South San Antonio political base remains at the heart of the 23rd Congressional District, and he is running on his 12 years of experience in Congress in what is likely his final quest for the seat. …

“The mastermind behind a radical job-killing agenda in Texas met the fate he tried to impose on energy sector employers across the state,” said Attorney General Greg Abbott. “Texas looks forward to working more productively with his successor to both promote economic development and preserve our environment–hopefully with less litigation and more cooperation.” …

The Obama administration’s top environmental official in the oil-rich South and Southwest region has resigned after Republicans targeted him over remarks made two years ago when he used the word “crucify” to describe how he would go after companies violating environmental laws. …

Before departing, the House and Senate breathed what may be their last gasps of 2012 bipartisanship, advancing a highway bill. In nearly the same breath, the House and Senate stuck partisan sticks in one another’s eye, passing proposals intended to politically embarrass the opposition — and frustrate the passage of needed reforms. …

“Ron Paul’s victory shows his delegate-attainment strategy is working and demonstrates that the media and Washington pundits are underestimating his influence in the nominating process,” said Ron Paul 2012 national campaign manager John Tate. …

Texas on the Potomac was pleased to host Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Sara Ganim at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. At age 24, Sara last week became the second-youngest Pulitzer winner in history for her outstanding coverage of the Sandusky case that rocked Penn State University. Here are some of her impressions of the black-tie gala. …